Norton, Massachusetts Demographics

The total population of Norton town is estimated to be 19,177 with 9,525 males (49.67%) and 9,652 females (50.33%). There are 127 more females than males in Norton town.
The median household income in Norton town was $118,225 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 4,647(3.78%) from $122,872 in 2020. This income is 158.47% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Norton town sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of under 25 years old, at $270,229. Overall, the median household income for the town of Norton town stands at $118,225.
In Norton town, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $53,254 for males and $36,416 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $98,475 for males and $70,906 for females.
In Norton town, the demographic landscape is diverse, spanning 4 distinct racial categories among households. Among these, Black or African American households have the highest median household income at $174,505, while Two or More Races households represent the opposite end with the lowest median household income of $104,594.
In 2022, the population of Norton town was 19,108, a 0.12% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Norton town's population was 19,131, a decline of 0.40% compared to a population of 19,208 in 2020.
The median age in Norton, Massachusetts is 40.4, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 13.42% were under the age of 15, 25.06% aged 15 to 29, 46.54% aged 30 to 64, 13.37% aged 65 to 84, and 1.61% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Norton town population: 90.72% are White, 3.35% are Black or African American, 0.04% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.73% are Asian, 1.84% are some other race and 2.32% are multiracial.